After years of sitting in limbo as a club sport at North Atlanta High School, The Georgia High School Association has officially named ultimate frisbee as a varsity sport. This decision comes after years of campaigning from schools around the state as frisbee continues to be one of the fastest-growing sports in the country with a quickly developing pro scene.

     With the club consistently growing since its inception, with now well over 40 members, it was only a matter of time before the activity transitioned to an official varsity sport. This constant growth is reflected in the rosters of multiple other teams in the state including powerhouses Paideia, Druid Hills, Lakeside, and city rivals Midtown. Not only has the sport seen growth on a schoolwide and local level, but the sport has seen tremendous growth on a national and international level as well, with it becoming an official Olympic sport in the 2028 LA Olympics. “I couldn’t be happier to see all of these kids falling in love with the game,” said Warrior coach Connor Stoll, “It has been awesome seeing this team grow throughout my time here.”

     Despite its status as a club sport, the Dubs treated their craft and their schedule like a varsity sport. With tournaments and games against other schools nearly every weekend and practices twice a week, the Warriors are committed to the team and the game. This commitment makes the transition from a club to a varsity sport a smooth one, as all of the necessary facets of a varsity sport are already in place. “We can’t wait for the opportunity to be a varsity sport. We’ve been campaigning for this ever since we got here our freshman year,” said senior John Underwood.

     Not only does this transition allow for official recognition, but also official funding. In prior years, everything was funded by grassroots means via parents and players, severely limiting the options available. With the funding being used on tournament fees, food costs, and transportation costs, there were limited opportunities for the Dubs to travel and take on opposing schools. Additionally, uniforms and coaches, which were previously considered luxuries are now possible thanks to this new classification. “It’s really cool seeing what this has become,” said senior and captain Daniel Hunter, “I’m excited to get this season underway and see what we can become.”

     Now as the season approaches and practices begin ramping up, the Dubs look to achieve great things in their first season as an official sport. With spirits high and expectations even higher, all that is left to do is show the rest of the state what the Warrior spirit is all about.